MON/8 Reality Check - Howard High School
9:30-1:15 p.m.
Howard High School: 2500 South Market Street
Reality Check teaches 9th graders budgeting and emphasizes the connection
between education and income by allowing students to role-play as heads
of household while trying to provide for their families on a set budget.
Community volunteers are needed to assist with this event. To volunteer
for this Chattanooga Chamber career readiness program, please contact
Cathy Humble at 423.763.4321 or chumble@chattanoogachamber.com.
MON/8- NEWtrepreneur Bookkeeping? 10 Mistakes to Avoid
12 – 1 p.m.
INCubator: 100 Cherokee Blvd.
Are you an entrepreneur, small business owner or considering starting your own business? It’s important to keep your finances tidy! Learn 10 of the most common bookkeeping mistakes and practical, efficient solutions to overcome them.
Topics include: how to classify workers, receipt requirements, meal expenses and more.
Bring your questions! This course is part of our Complimentary Entry Level seminars.
Speaker: Lynn Talbott, MBA, President of HRBiz and Advanced Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor
Register and
https://clients.tsbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=30360186
TUES/9 Hixson Community Coffee
8 – ¬¬¬¬¬9 a.m.
Juice Bar: 5546 Highway 153, Suite 106
TUES/9 Knowing Your Voice!
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
BrightBridge: 535 Chestnut Street, Suite 161
How confident are you in speaking on behalf of your business? Learn how to have confidence in your business with public speaking. Learn tips to become confident and how to turn your passion into a story for the media. Plus, learn great interviewing skills and how to reach your target audience in media and social media.
Donna Elle, Donna Elle Wellness and BrightBridge Women’s Business Center
Reserve your free seat visit:
https://www.brightbridgewbc.org/event/media/
WED/10 midTown Council Meeting
11:45 – 1p.m.
Family Justice Center: 5705 Uptain Rd
$10.
WED/10 Advanced Marketing- SEO- ($40)- Advanced
3:30 – 5 p.m.
INCubator: 100 Cherokee Blvd.
Deep dive into all things SEO. Learn Google SEO requirements and organic & paid SEO strategies across top digital assets. Gain insightful takeaways to move your SEO from basic to booming!
Prerequisites: Must have a website that has been LIVE for at least 3-6 months, Google Anlaytics setup on your website, mobile-friendly website, "Google Your Business" setup, at least 2 active social media channels for your business, and Wordpress or Squarespace website CMS.
Speaker: Casey Knox
Register:
https://clients.tsbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=30370007
THUR/11 Spring Job Fair
9 a.m. – 2p.m.
Brainerd Crossroads (BX): 4011 Austin Street
The premier job fair event in the Chattanooga area. Local employers will
identify potential employees for immediate or future hires.
THUR/11 Small Business Orientation- Complimentary Morning Course
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
INCubator: 100 Cherokee Blvd.
This seminar will address key topics of interest for individuals considering starting a business. Topics such as business entity options and tax registration, the importance of business planning, financing options, and the extensive network of resources through the TSBDC. Participants receive a Start Up packet containing vital phone numbers and addresses for getting established within State and Federal regulations.
Register:
https://clients.tsbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=30360131
THUR/11 Leadership Chattanooga Alumni Association Lunch & Learn
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce: 811 Broad Street
Featuring LC Retreat Facilitators Chris Kahn and Rosa Mar
Topic: The Calm Before The Storm Or The Storm Before The Calm? Our ability to work out differences with others affects all aspects of our lives--at work, at home and at play. Learn how to manage conflict instead of conflict managing you.
$10-15
Find more and register at
chattanoogachamber.com
THUR/11 Ribbon Cutting for St Francis Cottage
4 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
St. Francis Cottage: 1349 Gunbarrel Rd
Join the Chattanooga Chamber for a Ribbon Cutting for St. Francis Cottage
THUR/11- Small Business Orientation- Complimentary Evening Course
5:30 – 7 pm
INCubator: 100 Cherokee Blvd
This seminar will address key topics of interest for individuals considering starting a business. Topics such as business entity options and tax registration, the importance of business planning, financing options, and the extensive network of resources through the TSBDC. Participants receive a Start Up packet containing vital phone numbers and addresses for getting established within State and Federal regulations.
Register for this free event at:
https://clients.tsbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=30360160
THUR/11 Protégé Graduation
6– 9 pm
Granfalloon: 400 East Main Street
The Young Professionals Association of Chattanooga (YPAC) will host a special celebration to honor the members of the 2016-17 Protégé Chattanooga mentorship class. Join us for a short presentation from Protégé class members and mentors followed by networking with other Chattanooga young professionals.
The event is free with light refreshments and a cash bar.
THUR/11 Southside Council Meeting
5:30 – 7 p.m.
Green Spaces: 63 E Main Street
Topic: Planning Changes in the Southside Footprint
Panelists include:
Maria Noel, Director of Diversity & Inclusion, Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce; Topic: Diversity & Inclusion
Travis Phillips, Supervisor, Henderson Hutcherson & McCullough CPAs; Topic: Financing Opportunities for Businesses
Taylor Belcher, Account Executive, Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce; Topic: Chamber Membership
Karen Hundt, Director, Community Design Group, Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency;
$10
(Tip: To avoid delays caused by construction, you may want to take Cummings Hwy. instead of US-27 and I-24.)
FRI/12 East Brainerd Council Coffee
8:30-9:30 a.m.
First Volunteer Bank: 6825 Shallowford Rd
Join our East Brainerd Council for their monthly coffee on the second Friday of every month.